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I'm in the same boat. My baby girl has to have one in December, ugh. I don't have experience yet but I know several people who've had children that have had MRI's under sedation and been completely fine. I know it's hard not to worry, I'm totally there with you. Good luck!

Huh. Why am MRI as opposed to ultrasound? With a sacral dimple I’d look into MTHFR and see if you can find a pedi in your area who knows about it. Also, if it’s not a pressing need right now I’d try to hold off as long as possible.

I'm in the same boat. My baby girl has to have one in December, ugh. I do...

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11/06/2017

I'm in the same boat. My baby girl has to have one in December, ugh. I don't have experience yet but I know several people who've had children that have had MRI's under sedation and been completely fine. I know it's hard not to worry, I'm totally there with you. Good luck!

Huh. Why am MRI as opposed to ultrasound? With a sacral dimple I’d look into MTHFR and see if you can find a pedi in your area who knows about it. Also, if it’s not a pressing need right now I’d try to hold off as long as possible.

Nephrologist that we see said ultrasound often gives wrong negatives on whether the cord is tethered or not. and We have to do it this soon cause if needed they wanna do the surgery before Lo’s Is completely mobile. Pretty much befits he is one.

Did you already have an ultrasound? We had to have a sacral ultrasound done w...

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11/06/2017

Did you already have an ultrasound? We had to have a sacral ultrasound done when LO was 2 weeks. He's been sedated for surgery but not an MRI.

Do you have any specific questions?

No ultrasound. Pediatrician was checking it at every visit. Taking pictures and sending it to neurologist until after 4 months he finally called us in and looked at it. He said the only way to be sure if the sacral dimple is the result of tethered cord is to do the MRI. I’m freaking out because of sedation, also afraid of the result will suggest a surgery 😔

Nephrologist that we see said ultrasound often gives wrong negatives on wheth...

Posted
11/06/2017

Nephrologist that we see said ultrasound often gives wrong negatives on whether the cord is tethered or not. and We have to do it this soon cause if needed they wanna do the surgery before Lo’s Is completely mobile. Pretty much befits he is one.

No ultrasound. Pediatrician was checking it at every visit. Taking pictures a...

Posted
11/06/2017

No ultrasound. Pediatrician was checking it at every visit. Taking pictures and sending it to neurologist until after 4 months he finally called us in and looked at it. He said the only way to be sure if the sacral dimple is the result of tethered cord is to do the MRI. I’m freaking out because of sedation, also afraid of the result will suggest a surgery 😔

Well, my recommendation is to get as much sleep as possible the day or two before. After sedation baby might be extra cranky/awake. Be ready for extra cuddles, etc.

Surgery is no fun, but you can pull through. My LO (little one) had surgery (not for the sacral) at 3 months old. We get to do surgery again at 11 months.

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